The following 10 Legendary painter Maestro Indonesia Indonesian version Art, appreciated based on the talent, contribution and dedication of the painter in the development of the field of art, especially paintings in Indonesia by observers and critics of art.
1. RADEN SALEH (Semarang 1807-1880)
One of the legendary painter Maestro Indonesia in the era before independence, when Indonesia was colonized by the Dutch. Raden Saleh is one of the painter Maestro Indonesia recognized as a world class painter. Works of painting is a witness to history, many told about the situation in the days of struggle and people's lives, especially Java. One of the works is the famous painting "The arrest Diponegoro", Raden Saleh also received awards on his art talent, so he got a scholarship from the Dutch government to study in the Netherlands and other European countries. Pious painting style stream is style Naturalism, Realism and Classical.
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| One of Raden Saleh's painting titled "Hunting" media oil painting on canvas, collected by Museum Mesdag, The Netherlands. |
2. AFFANDI (Cirebon 1907-1990)
Maestro is one of the legendary Indonesian painter whose name has worldwide because of the works of abstract painting unique and character, where the lukisanya style have never been there, or have not been created by previous painters. Style Lukisanya flow represents a new style in modern painting in particular ekspresionism flow. The works Lukisanya much gain an appreciation of the art critics from both within and outside the country, he was active solo exhibitions in countries such as the UK, Europe, America and India, during the 1950s.
Affandi is one of the most prolific painter, where he has created more than two thousand paintings during his lifetime, his work has spread throughout the corners of the World and collected by the local and world-class collector.
Affandi painting style stream is included in the Abstract section ekspresionism flow.
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| One Affandi paintings entitled "The face - the face of the son of Irian", media oil painting on canvas, 126cm x 98cm size, made in 1974 |
3. BASUKI ABDULLAH (Surakarta 1915-1993)
Legendary Maestro Indonesian painter who was born in Surakarta, talent and exceptional painting talent visible from every work Lukisanya, colors that combine mature, smoothness scratches, perfection anatomical objects and object composition.
Basuki Abdullah during his career as a painter Maestro, never started his career studying in the Netherlands, and travel to the State-Negar Europe to deepen pengetahuanya about the visual arts, including the State of France and Italy, the country of origin of the painter Maestro World class (Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir, Monet, Paul Gaugin, etc.).
One of the achievements that the name of the Indonesian nation in the eyes of the World is kesuksesanya win the race contest to paint at the time of the coronation of Queen Juliana (Netherlands) on September 6, 1948, Basuki Abdullah became the champion and managed to get rid of 87 painters from Europe, he was also appointed as Painter remained in Presidential Palace, and his works adorn many rooms Palace.
During his lifetime Basuki Abdullah received many awards from both the inside and outside of the State over the dedication in the world of art, especially painting, Basuki Abdullah painting style stream is Realism and Naturalism.
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| One Basuk Abdullah painting titled "Diponegoro lead the battle" media oil painting on canvas, size 150cm X 120cm, made in 1940 |
4. Hendra Gunawan (Bandung 1918-1983)
Hendra Gunawan was born in Bandung, West Java in 1918, and Death in Denpasar, Bali. July 17, 1983.
Hendra Gunawan was a painter, poet, sculptor and guerrilla fighters. During his youth he joined the army of students and an active member of Poetera (People Power Center) and the organization headed by Sukarno and others. He was also active in Persagi (Indonesia Painters Association, an organization founded by S. Soedjojono and Agus Djaya in 1938.
Hendra Gunawan has committed in his political views, dedicated his life to the fight against poverty, injustice and colonialism. He was imprisoned in Kebon Waru for his involvement in the Institute of Popular Culture (LEKRA), a cultural organization affiliated with the now-defunct Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI). Hendra Gunawan detention for 13 years starting in 1965 until 1978. While in prison, he still actively works to make paintings themed on the life of rural communities in jamanya, such as: Rice Harvest, selling fruit, the lives of fishermen, the atmosphere of the stage dance, etc. , Almost all Lukisanya natural background.
With senior talent as a painter and painting works have a distinctive character, made his name in the list of famous painter Maestro Legendary Indonesia.
Painting character he is very brave with thick paint scratches expression, and expression of contrasting color is, work Lukisanya many collected by collectors in the country. Flow journey Paintings by Hendra Gunawan in the beginning is realism depicting themes of struggle before independence, but after the independence era, paintings metamorphose into the air stream ekspresionism painting, themes lukisanya on the sides of life of rural communities.
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| One painting by Hendra Gunawan entitled "Finding lice" media oil painting on canvas, size 84cm X 65cm, made in 1953 |
5. S. Sudjojono (range, North Sumatra, 1913-1985
S. Sudjojono born in range, North Sumatra December 14, 1913, and died in Jakarta March 25, 1985. Soedjojono born of the family Transmograns Java. His father, Sindudarmo, is a registered nurse in rubber plantations Range, North Sumatra, married to a plantation worker. He then used as a foster child by a teacher HIS, Yudhokusumo. By this foster father, Djon (nickname) are invited to Jakarta (then still called Batavia) in 1925. He finished his in Jakarta, then continued SMP in Bandung, and completed high school in College Park Students in Yogyakarta. In Yogyakarta that he had learned a mechanic before studying painting to RM Pringadie for several months. While in Jakarta, he studied the Japanese painter, Chioji Yazaki.
S. Sudjojono had become a teacher in Taman Siswa after graduating from Taman Guru in college founded by Ki Hajar Dewantara it. He was commissioned by Ki Hajar Dewantara to open a new school in Rogojampi, Banyuwangi, 1931. However, he later decided to become a painter. In 1937, he participated in the exhibition together European painters Kunstkring Jakarya, Jakarta. This is the beginning of its name is known as a painter, In the same year he became pioneers established the Expert Picture Association of Indonesia (Persagi). Therefore, the period referred to as the initial milestone of modern painting characterized by Indonesia. He had served as secretary and spokesman Persagi. Apart from being a painter, he was also known as an art critic in Indonesia. Lukisanya have the character strokes expressive and slightly textured, scratch and sweep away like poured onto the canvas.
In the period before independence, themed paintings S.Sudjojono much about the spirit of people's struggle to expel the Dutch colonial Indonesia, but after independence era Lukisanya much later works themed on Natural scenery, flowers, community life activities, and cultural stories.
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| One painting by S. Sudjojono entitled "Seko (pioneering guerilla), media oil painting on canvas, the size 173,5cm X 194cm |
6. Popo Iskandar (Garut, West Java 1929-2000)
The painter is famous Maestro characteristic cat-themed paintings, painted in shades ekspresionism minimalist style, thick and textured paints. One reason Popo Iskandar likes to paint the cat, as he had his say during life "Tabiat varied cat, spoiled, wanton and savage, but obedient. Because I love it "he said. He also painted themes of other animals such as chickens and tigers.
Popo Iskandar many paintings collected and simultaneously serve as an icon in modern and minimalist style house, works Lukisanya much gain an appreciation of the art critics, both at home and abroad.
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| One painting by Popo Iskandar entitled "cat green eyes", media oil painting on canvas, size 30cm X 40cm |
7. Srihadi Soedarsono (Solo 1931)
Painter maestro Solo - Central Java, works Lukisanya a witness to history that he scratched since the days of independence until the modern era, the theme of the struggle, life, nature and love, all gathered in the works lukisanya, both in sketches and in the works painting with various media.
Srihadi Soedarsono are alumni of ITB 1959, he also studied at Ohio State University, USA, 1960 - 1962. His eminence has taught at ITB and became chairman of the Jakarta Art Institute.
Srihadi Soedarsono including prolific painter, who created many works of high quality painting, and often hold a solo exhibition events both at home and abroad. His work has been widely collected classy collector, and to this day is still much sought after collector lukisanya both at home and abroad. Style paintings by Srihadi Soedarsono flow into the contemporary modern painting style stream.
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| One painting by Srihadi entitled "Borobudur II", media oil painting on canvas, 140cm x 95cm size, made in 1982 |
8. JOKO Pekik (Grobogan, Central Java, 1938)
Have studied ASRI in Yogyakarta (Indonesia Fine Arts Academy), which is now the ISI (Institut Seni Indonesia), has a style and character of a typical painting, he was much criticized in the order of social life through the work Lukisanya.
His journey is a bitter adventure to success, because he LEKRA cases excluded from society, works lukisanya not appreciated until the reform era, he began to find a glimmer of hope. His works began to be appreciated by the art critic, and several works Lukisanya themed "Wild boar" received tremendous appreciation from critics and lovers of painting, so that the work of painting Joko yell start hunted many collectors at a high price. Style paintings by Joko yell flow into the flow of the painting style of socialist realism.
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One painting by Djoko scream entitled "Hunting wild boar" paintings for Rp. 1 billion, were made in 1998.
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9. Jeihan is wealthy (Solo 1938)
As one of the senior painter with works of figurative painting that is distinctive and unique, which always depict human figures with jet-black eyes, as if to contain deep meaning and mystery.
Jeihan now works as finding new meaning in a more religious theme, which may be inspired from his pilgrimage a few years ago.
Paintings by Jeihan price continues to climb due to rising popularity and name Lukisanya works. Paintings by Jeihan included in modern figurative painting style stream.
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One Jeihan entitled "Girls in white" painting media oil on canvas, size 60cm X 49cm, made in 1975
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10. Widayat (Kutoarjo, Central Java 1919-2002)
One painter maestro Kutoarjo - Central Java, most of the work Lukisanya themed Flora and Fauna, inspired by his experience that made an impression in 1939 when he worked as a paramedic opnamer (surveyors) in the field of forestry in Palembang for three years, from he observed about nature, animals and plants for his work that inspired the majority of the work Lukisanya theme of Nature, flora and fauna painted in the style of contemporary batik.
The painter maestro Widayat honing his talents in ASRI (Academy of Fine Arts Indonesia) Yogyakarta, which later was asked to teach at the academy of fine arts. During his lifetime he was often held either single or group exhibition, at home and abroad (Italy, Kuwait and Singapore). Some of the awards in the field of art ever bears, for his dedication in the field of fine arts.
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| One painting by Widajat titled "Cat and Fish", media oil painting on canvas, size 58cm X 47cm, made in 1989 |
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